Learning Resource Centre Co-ordinator (Jarrow School)

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is advertising for a Learning Resource Centre Co-ordinator at Jarrow School in South Tyneside. The role is 37 hours per week, term time only, with a pro rata salary reflecting £34,811 per annum or £29,522 actual for the period worked.

The successful candidate will manage, develop and promote the Learning Resource Centre and deliver Accelerated Reader or literacy resources, working with our primary schools as required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in either a library or an educational establishment.
• Commitment to the support and development of young people.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure and other pre-employment checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop and promote the Learning Resource Centre.
• Organise and deliver Accelerated Reader and/or other literacy resources in the school.
• Work with primary schools mentioned by the postholder.

Skills

Highly organised

Experience in library or educational →

Job description

Learning Resource Centre Co-ordinator, 37hpw (Term Time Only)

(Jarrow School, South Tyneside)

£34,811 pa pro rata (actual £29,522 pa)

Required for 12 October 2026 (or as soon as possible after this date)

We are looking to appoint an experienced and highly organised Learning Resource Centre co-ordinator.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management, development and promotion of the Learning Resource Centre. They will also be responsible for the organisation and delivery of Accelerated Reader and/or any other literacy-based resources in the school. The current postholder also works with our primary schools.

Candidates should therefore have experience of working in either a library or an educational establishment and be committed to the support and development of young people.

Staff well-being is high priority at Jarrow School and achieving a good work/life balance is an area of real importance to us.

Jarrow School and South Tyneside Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, we may also carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 18 September 2026.